Job Title: Line Inspector – Pipeline Coordination
Duration: 6 Months plus contract
Posted on: 02-04-2020
Direct client:
Additional notes: Prefer local candidates for a in person face to face interview
Job Summary:
Monitors the production and inspects the work quality of electric transmission line construction contractors and associated support contractors to ensure that acceptable work products and services are provided, and the work is performed in a safe and reliable manner in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local and CLIENT company standards & specifications.
Job Duties:
- Coordinate pipeline company notifications of planned digging and surface operations and facilitates ingress/egress of large construction equipment on, over and across pipeline facilities in accordance with pipeline carrier safety requirements
- Review work orders and “ride-out” jobs with contractors before and during actual work activities to identify and assess obstacles, difficulty factors, special right of way concerns, circuit outage & work tag schedules, material availability and manpower requirements
- Research issues and facilitate work orders. This may include securing access, obtaining permits, verifying security clearances, etc
- Meet with Customers/Landowners as necessary to obtain special access rights, explain expected construction impact to property, and resolve complaints on projects
- Observe contractors performing assigned transmission line work to ensure safe and efficient work are being performed in a satisfactory manner in compliance with federal, state, local and company standards and specifications
- Assist contractors with the selection and procurement of CLIENT furnished materials, including handling and delivery of materials when required, and coordinate provide input and coordinate approval for material substitution or alterations
- Provide assistance in the interpretation and understanding of all Technical Drawings, Transmission Standard Drawings, Sketches, Maps, Charts, Etc
- Perform field quality control inspections of contractor job sites and work processes and oversee corrective actions taken on all rejected contractor installations
- Monitor, maintain, and update manual and computerized work management records, assuring accuracy and timeliness
- Communicate with Operations Supervisors regarding Job Progress, Line Outage Requirements, Deviations from Standards, Special Concerns, etc
- Utilize various SAP applications to review Work Orders and to document job close-out activities
- Make periodic evaluations of contractor performance and quantify results, including contract compliance and “scorecard” comparisons
Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Required Skills / Experience:
- Applicable work experience in construction management/operations, environmental/safety compliance, materials management/operations, or land acquisition/management in a corporate or electric utility environment
- Working knowledge of SAP or other enterprise work management software
- Basic skills in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with the ability to produce documents, reports, and e-mail correspondence
- Able to communicate effectively with line contractors, field employees, management and others, both orally and in writing
Location: Houston, TX
Contact no: 281-957-5888 Ext: 334
Email: mahesha.chary@www.sxtxt.com.cn